University Program Specialist

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University seeks an University Program Specialist to manage the university-wide emergency planning program, maintaining key plans and serving in the absence of the Emergency Management Director during EOC activations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and related experience, with preference for FEMA ICS coursework. On-site duties include emergency response readiness and collaboration with the Department of Public Safety to ensure campus safety and preparedness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
• FEMA course work is preferred (ICS 100, 200, 700, 300, 400).
• ICS 300 & 400 Certification or ability to obtain within one year of employment.
• Valid Class C North Carolina Driver License or ability to obtain prior to start date.
• Mandatory Employee; available on short notice; EOC activation and travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the university-wide emergency planning program and maintain EOP, Recovery Plan, Hazard Mitigation Plan, and COOP.
• Serve in the absence of the Emergency Management Director during EOC activations or incident response.
• Revise the campus Emergency Action Plan to meet NIMS standards and ESF protocols.
• Coordinate with campus departments to develop and revise emergency policies.
• Support the Department of Public Safety in safeguarding life and property and ensuring campus preparedness.

Skills

Planning and Organizing

Emergency Management

Policy Development

Emergency Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Emergency Management / Public Administration

Tools

ICS 300 & 400 Certification

ICS coursework (100, 200, 700, 300, 400)

Job description

Posting Details

Classification Information

Position/Classification Title

University Program Specialist

Classification Type

SHRA

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies:

A - All Emergency and Pandemic On SIte

Minimum Experience/Education

Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or and equivalent combination of training and experience.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Bachelor’s degree in a Emergency Management, Disaster Management, Public Administration, or equivalent experience in emergency management. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to bachelor’s degree in emergency management, homeland security, public administration or a related emergency service field and three years of experience in emergency management, emergency preparedness, or other emergency services field.

FEMA course work is preferred (ICS 100, 200, 700, 300, 400).

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training and Experience Requirements, Then Management May Consider Other Applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Required License Or Certification

Valid Class C North Carolina Driver License or ability to obtain it prior to start date.

This position is designated as a Mandatory Employee. The position requires the ability to be available on short notice for emergency situations. During activation of the EOC, relocation or visits to emergency or disaster sites on campus may be required during response and recovery operations. Must be available for call-back during significant emergencies and disasters.

Certification Requirements Include

Incident Command System (ICS) 300 & 400 Certification, or ability to obtain this certification within one year of employment.

Position Overview

Primary Purpose Of Position

The primary purpose of the Emergency Management Specialist position is to manage the university-wide emergency planning program, to include maintaining the university’s Emergency Operations Plan, Recovery Plan, Hazard Mitigation Plan, and Continuity of Operations Planning. The position will serve in the absence of the Emergency Management Director during activation’s of the Emergency Operations Center or incident response.

Primary Function Of Organizational Unit

The primary purpose of the Department of Public Safety is to support the University’s mission of teaching, research, and public service by providing comprehensive public safety, security, law enforcement, emergency management, and related support services. The department is responsible for protecting life and property; enforcing the laws of the State of North Carolina and applicable University policies; safeguarding University assets; maintaining and supporting critical safety and security systems; enhancing the safety and security of the campus community; and ensuring preparedness for emergencies and critical incidents. Through proactive policing, crime prevention, emergency preparedness, threat assessment, security operations, emergency communications, the management of critical safety and security systems, and collaborative partnerships, the Department of Public Safety fosters a safe, secure, and resilient environment that supports learning, research, work, and campus life across North Carolina A&T State University and its affiliated properties.

Work Hours

8AM-5PM Monday - Friday. Requiring some overtime and weekend work

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

Required Competency: Planning and Organizing

• Ability to analyze a wide variety of local State and Federal rules, regulations to determine University compliance; manages compliance with emergency management measures and guidelines.
• Ability to determine composition of corrective actions of existing programs; makes decisions impacting the campus policy or procedure.
• Ability to ensure self-audits are performed; reviews for completeness.
• Revises and continually maintains the campus Emergency Action Plan and supporting annexes ensuring that it meets National Incident Management System (NIMS) standards and incorporates Emergency Support Function (ESF) protocols; plan being an all-hazards plan that will be used in the event a natural disaster or a human-made incident strikes the campus.
• Coordinates with campus departments to develop and revise emergency policies ensuring that those policies are congruent with the overall campus Emergency Plan.
• Collaborates with